Top 10 Best Hamilton County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 20,350 students in Hamilton County, IN. The top ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, IN are Carmel High School, Hamilton Southeastern High School and Fishers High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Indiana public high schools.
Hamilton County, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Indiana average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Noblesville High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Hamilton County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carmel High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
520 E Main St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-7721
Grades: 9-12
| 5,327 students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Southeastern High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12499 Olio Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4190
Grades: 9-12
| 3,430 students
Rank: #33.
Fishers High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13000 Promise Rd
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 915-4290
Grades: 9-12
| 3,611 students
Rank: #44.
Westfield High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
18250 N Union St
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 867-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,627 students
Rank: #55.
Noblesville High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
18111 Cumberland Rd
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-4680
Grades: 9-12
| 3,234 students
Rank: #66.
Hamilton Heights High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25802 Sr 19
Arcadia, IN 46030
(317) 984-3551
Grades: 9-12
| 731 students
Rank: #77.
Sheridan High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24185 N Hinesley Rd
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317) 758-4431
Grades: 9-12
| 329 students
Rank: #88.
Options Indiana
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18077 River Rd
Noblesville, IN 46062
(765) 621-0832
Grades: 6-12
| 382 students
Rank: #99.
Pendleton Juvenile Correctional
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9310 S Sr 67
Noblesville, IN 46060
(765) 778-3778
Grades: 8-12
| 118 students
Rank: #1010.
Options Westfield
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
530 W Carmel Dr
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-2098
Grades: 6-12
| 170 students
Rank: #1111.
Options Noblesville
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9945 Cumberland Pointe Blvd
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-8659
Grades: 6-12
| 224 students
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center - Noblesville
Charter School
300 N 17 St
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 524-4410
Grades: 10-12
| 166 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Services Center
Alternative School
18006 Cumberland Road
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 776-9828
Grades: 10
| 1 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hamilton County, IN

Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Focus Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
12001 Olio Rd
Fishers, IN 46037
(317) 594-4330
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
470 Lakeview Dr
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-3586
Grades: PK-4
| 453 students
25350 Sr 19
Arcadia, IN 46030
(317) 984-1530
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
1775 Field Dr
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-2134
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
400 South Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-4027
Grades: K-2
| 10 students
6070 N 900 E
Sheridan, IN 46069
(765) 325-2340
Grades: K-1
| 159 students
Mosaics School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
400 South Guilford Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 571-7919
Grades: 1-12
| 62 students
Mosaics School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1625 Field Dr
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 773-2138
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
10404 Orchard Park S Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 848-1918
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, IN include Carmel High School, Hamilton Southeastern High School and Fishers High School. Hamilton County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
How many public high schools are located in Hamilton County, IN?
13 public high schools are located in Hamilton County, IN.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County, IN?
Hamilton County, IN public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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